Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services bachelor's degree programs in Missouri

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$41,866Median year-4 earnings

$24,500Median federal debt

5Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Missouri

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1University of Missouri-ColumbiaColumbia · $26,000 federal debt$46,853 2University of Central MissouriWarrensburg · $24,500 federal debt$43,166 3Missouri State University-SpringfieldSpringfield · $25,000 federal debt$41,866 4Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended StudiesFayette · $23,246 federal debt$39,671 5Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and SciencesFayette · $23,246 federal debt$39,671

CAREER CONTEXT IN MO

What related occupations pay in Missouri

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

25-1192Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $76,320
Middle 50% wage range: $62,040–$99,320
State employment: 110
Projected growth: +2.4%
Annual openings: 200

10th–90th percentile: $49,860–$122,520

19-3039Psychologists, All Other

State median wage: $134,890
Middle 50% wage range: $85,880–$153,210
State employment: 250
Projected growth: +2.3%
Annual openings: 3,500

10th–90th percentile: $49,230–$161,490

21-1099Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

State median wage: $50,180
Middle 50% wage range: $41,220–$61,560
State employment: 930
Projected growth: +5.5%
Annual openings: 11,600

10th–90th percentile: $36,610–$80,010

39-9011Childcare Workers

State median wage: $30,790
Middle 50% wage range: $29,000–$35,670
State employment: 12,430
Projected growth: -2.0%
Annual openings: 150,300

10th–90th percentile: $28,600–$41,600

25-2011Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

State median wage: $36,090
Middle 50% wage range: $30,440–$44,030
State employment: 5,580
Projected growth: +4.5%
Annual openings: 66,700

10th–90th percentile: $29,030–$54,610

19-3099Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other

State median wage: $80,850
Middle 50% wage range: $67,200–$93,640
State employment: 330
Projected growth: -0.2%
Annual openings: 2,700

10th–90th percentile: $53,850–$112,070

21-1093Social and Human Service Assistants

State median wage: $41,780
Middle 50% wage range: $36,770–$47,050
State employment: 6,200
Projected growth: +7.4%
Annual openings: 48,900

10th–90th percentile: $31,730–$50,710

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Missouri; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	University of Missouri-Columbia	Columbia	$46,853	$26,000
2	University of Central Missouri	Warrensburg	$43,166	$24,500
3	Missouri State University-Springfield	Springfield	$41,866	$25,000
4	Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies	Fayette	$39,671	$23,246
5	Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences	Fayette	$39,671	$23,246

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services in Missouri

What do Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services bachelor's degree graduates earn in Missouri?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $41,866 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $24,500 among the 5 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Missouri colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Missouri-Columbia has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.